The Boathouse

Head out towards Rushall and you'll find The Boathouse doing what a good neighbourhood pub should: keeping things straightforward and welcoming. You're looking at a proper drinker's spot where regulars prop up the bar, sports are on without being intrusive, and the atmosphere feels genuinely lived-in rather than designed. It's the kind of place where people actually know each other, the staff remember your order, and there's zero pretension about it. Park Road's got that slightly removed feel from the town centre bustle, which means you get peace and decent company without having to trek miles out.